Hakkâri is a remote, breathtakingly scenic province in southeastern Turkey, bordering Iraq and Iran. Rising to altitudes above 4,000 metres in the Cilo-Sat mountain range, it offers pristine alpine lakes, dramatic river gorges, ancient fortresses, and a rich Kurdish cultural heritage largely untouched by mass tourism.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Cilo Ocakbaşı
Popular Turkish-Kurdish Grill restaurant in Hakkâri.
Cumhuriyet Cad. No:22, Merkez, Hakkâri
Zap Lokantası
Popular Kurdish-Turkish Home Cooking restaurant in Hakkâri.
İnönü Cad. No:5, Merkez, Hakkâri
Zan Restoran
Popular Turkish restaurant in Hakkâri.
Atatürk Cad. No:28, Merkez, Hakkâri
Sat Balık Evi
Popular Mountain Trout restaurant in Hakkâri.
Sat Vadisi Girişi, Merkez, Hakkâri
Alabalık Tesisi
Popular Fresh Mountain Trout restaurant in Hakkâri.
Sat Deresi Yolu, Merkez, Hakkâri
Köy Sofrası
Popular Kurdish Village Cuisine restaurant in Hakkâri.
Köy Sokak No:11, Merkez, Hakkâri
Hakkâri Çay Bahçesi & Kahvaltı Evi
Popular Turkish Breakfast restaurant in Hakkâri.
Bağlar Mah. Çay Sokak No:3, Hakkâri
Merkez Kebap Evi
Popular Turkish Kebab restaurant in Hakkâri.
Atatürk Bulvarı No:14, Merkez, Hakkâri
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Turkish
Cilo Ocakbaşı
Zap Lokantası
Zan Restoran
Hakkâri Çay Bahçesi & Kahvaltı Evi
Merkez Kebap Evi
Dağ Evi Restaurant
Nergiz Pasta & Çay Evi
Derman Kahvaltı Salonu
Beritan Çorba Evi
Yüksekova Pide Salonu
Gevar Sofra
Fresh Mountain Trout
Alabalık Tesisi
Kurdish Meat Dishes
Şemdinli Et Lokantası
Kurdish Village Cuisine
Köy Sofrası
Mountain Trout
Sat Balık Evi
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |